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VINES’ new Binghamton building offers flexibility, efficiency
BINGHAMTON — The organization Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments, or VINES, has been operating in its newly constructed building for about a year and is pleased with the $1.8 million structure. “We’ve been able to really increase the number of free workshops that we’re providing, particularly cooking workshops,” says Amelia LoDolce, director of VINES. “And the […]
Work continues on $65M expansion of BAE’s Endicott operations
Up to 134 new jobs are expected ENDICOTT — Crews continue to work on a $65 million project to expand operations at the BAE Systems location in Endicott. The project involves adding a total of 150,000 square feet to its existing site
Cleantech Strategy seen as a blueprint for Southern Tier
It’s viewed as a “blueprint” for how the Southern Tier can “cement its role” in upstate New York’s clean-energy and high-tech future. Southern Tier regional economic-development leaders on April 29 announced the release of the New York Southern Tier Cleantech Strategy. The report highlights key industries the region can attract business growth by pairing existing
Launch NY invests in Binghamton graduate’s startup Bridge Green Upcycle
BINGHAMTON — Launch NY says it is investing in Bridge Green Upcycle, a Binghamton–based clean-energy startup, after identifying the firm as a “high-promise and high-impact company.” Launch NY invested from its Nonprofit Seed Fund and for-profit LP Fund II, per its March 12 announcement. “We’re thrilled that Launch NY, including our Emerging Cleantech Opportunity (ECO)
State launches new I Love NY summer travel and tourism campaign
ALBANY, N.Y. — The state has launched I Love NY’s new integrated summer tourism and travel campaign, which includes two new ads running through August
Central New York Land Trust names new executive director
MANLIUS, N.Y. — The Central New York Land Trust (CNYLT) — a nonprofit conservation organization that says it has protected the region’s unique natural areas for more than 50 years — has announced its new executive director. Patrick Lynch comes to the organization from Syracuse University (SU), where he oversaw rural-development programs at SU’s Environmental
Munson to formally mark end of landscape project on June 18
UTICA, N.Y. — Munson will celebrate its completed landscape project along Genesee Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on June 18. The project
Former Hannibal fire chief pleads guilty to stealing from fire company, will repay nearly $10K
HANNIBAL, N.Y. — Former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons on Thursday May 22 pled guilty to grand larceny for stealing from the town’s fire company
Raymond opens advanced energy test facility near Rochester
HENRIETTA, N.Y. — The Raymond Corporation formally opened its new advanced energy storage solutions development, prototyping, and test center in the town of Henrietta in Monroe County on May 19, the company and Empire State Development (ESD) announced. Raymond, which already has more than 2,500 workers across its New York facilities, will create up to
Nappi $2 million donation to help SUNY ESF algal bloom research on Skaneateles Lake
SYRACUSE — SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will expand its research into the cause of algal blooms on Skaneateles Lake with the help of a $2 million donation from Sam and Carol Nappi. The work will focus on the cause of algal blooms —both harmful (HAB) and non-toxic — and how they
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